Granada vacation

There isn't much I can add to all that has been said about this magnum opus of Muslim rule in Spain. It's one of those places that you just have to visit at least once in your lifetime. I've been lucky enough to visit it three times

The sentence that might best describe Granada is "There is no greater misfortune than being blind in Granada" and the trendiest touristic slogan comes from the ex-USA president Bill Clinton, declaring that the sunset from Albaicín is

Although the ascent might be a little harsh, it is worth walking the Paseo de los Tristes (The Path of the Sad) until the higher part of Albaicín. A magical neighbourhood, full of mystery, almost a village in the middle of the

It is one of the best walks I’ve ever taken and I will never tire of it. A small cobbled street beside a river (almost dry), with typical ducks and cats, with unmistakable marks that reveal the age of this special place.

The Cathedral of Granada, although it is not as spectacular as other cathedrals in Spain like the one in Burgos, Toledo or León, is an essential monument if you to get to know this beautiful city.
Built a little later than those

The Sierra Nevada ski resort, only 30min. from Granada, is a shocking change from the tropical coast only a few miles south. The snow is fresh until mid-May and the resort boasts a whopping 105km of slopes and a difference in altitude

It has been barely a month since I could visit the Alhambra, for the second time in just a year and as the traveller Joxu tells in his experience, it is definitely worth visiting the Gardens of Generalife. It is one of the most

Mariano "Chorrojumo" Fernandez, born God knows when and died in 1906, self-proclaimed "King of the Gypsies," idealized prototype of the gypsy patriarch, king of clan brawls, offering nothing more than his own persona, profiting from

If it was located in any another place, if you didn’t visit it after the Nasrid Palace, if it did not enforce one culture upon another... I don't know, that’s a lot of ifs for the only Renaissance palace in our country. I think it

You walk absorbed by the alleys of Albaicín. The target imposes its power and silence is king in the hour of the siesta. You keep on walking, without a goal, enjoying architecture, the charm of the neighbourhood and suddenly, bang! An

The Palacio de los Leones of Mohamed V is the jewel of the crown of the Alhambra! As you step across the threshold of the Patio de los Arrayanes, leaving the Palacio de Comares, you understand that you have crossed the frontier to

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One of the most recognized tapas bars in Granada. As a matter of fact, they’ve opened another location called Antigualla II due to the success of the first place.
It’s worth stopping here for a beer because it’s in the perfect

The variety of tapas is impressive in one of the most famous restaurants in Granada!! Continuing my tour of Granada last summer I decided to get to know one of the most famous restaurants in the city: Los Manueles restaurant, which is

If you want to give yourself a “baño de humanidad” (bath of humanity), go to Los Diamantes bar (Diamond Bar) and have yourself a caña and some tapas. A tiny place, but always packed with people.
Los Diamantes bar is situated at the

On the Paseo de Darro in the Granada city center you'll find this winery. With each drink you'll get an enormous tapa, of great quantity and quality. You can also order a la carte, but you'll be fine with the tapa. And if you order

It is one of the most famous restaurants in Granada and it is justified. It is located in the higher part of the neighbourhood of Albaicín and the route to the restaurant is already worth it, for the alleys packed with bohemian

You cannot miss it: exiting the Cathedral and crossing the main street you will find the restaurant a few meters away in Calle Cetti Meriem, 10.
Just at the entrance the menu is displayed, so that you get an idea of what you will

I recommend you try the homemade embutidos (sausages)!!
Last summer I bumped by chance into a restaurant some of my acquaintances had recommended for the stunning embutidos, as it is run by the owners of an embutido factory.
It

In the middle of the neighbourhood of Albaicín, there is this magnificent restaurant, specialized in fondue. A very romantic place: dining on the terrace, a nice viewpoint of the Alhambra, a unique experience. Moreover the food is

This bar is a true classic when it comes to tapas in Granada; it is located in a student neighbourhood and one of tradition: the neighbourhood of the doctors and of the bullring.
I recommend going when you are pretty hungry because

Fast, nice, and effective service. The quality of the food is reasonably good. The look and feel is sophisticated and pleasant and very special since it is in the arena itself, but not just because of that. Off the topic, I wish they

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It is one of the best hostels I've stayed in, the best as far as environment goes. There are excellentvibes and a staff that makes you feel at home. And it's the first time I'd ever seen hammocks, tree houses, and chill out area in a

Highly recommended hotel. Great price for a four star, great breakfast buffet, excellent Arab baths to relax in one evening after a day of skiing. This hoel is about 30 km. from Sierra Nevada, about a 30' drive but worth staying in.

A luxurious hotel in the centre of Granada. While the locals offer is essentially based on renovated historical buildings turned into hotels, the Palacio de los Patos (Duck Palace) is an avant-garde building offering an accommodation

This hotel is located in the outskirts of Granada, where you can park for sure. It has a parking lot for clients and there is a lot of free space around, since much of the streets there belong to an industrial zone, empty from the end

Lately the so-called "charming hotels" have become fashionable. Well, if the one who invented this definition doesn't know El Ladrón del Agua yet, he or she is quite late.
It is for sure one of the most special hotels I’ve stayed

This building is very central; our room overlooked the cathedral. It really has it all ... clean, friendly staff, and above all cheap, at 45 € for a night. What more could you want? It is tiny but you have a small kitchenette,

We spent three days in this hotel, and were delighted with it. It's very quiet, despite its location in the city centre, a few steps from the cathedral and the historic neighbourhood of Albaicin. Our room was the suite, number 401,

A nice hotel if you are looking to relax in the spa (excellent), or enjoy breakfast, lunch, or dinner. To be a true 4 star hotel, the rooms should be a bit bigger, but if I had to rate it, I'd give it 9/10.

Hotel Saray is a friendly and welcoming hotel with good service and an attentive staff. The rooms are modern but cozy, with Arabic-style decoration. The center is just a fifteen minutes' walk away, so it's not worth taking the bus or

The Posada Doña Lupe is a perfect place for those on a budget who want simple rooms with or without bathroom, in a quiet, young environment. Double room with bathroom cost around 30 euros. It's located in the magical area of the

Charming hotel at the feet of the Alhambra. We had the opportunity to stay at this small hotel right in Albaicín during our trip to Granada, and the truth is we have been recommending it to our family since then.
The location can

A hotel in an old, renovated downtown building with all the amenities. It's perfect for couples, the suites have a sitting room and kitchen with everything you need. It's very clean and the staff is very attentive. The experience was